install ubuntu with all drivers

[Cupar19]

ok so my laptop display is broken so i want to turn into into a sever

but that means i have to install the os (ubuntu) on a separate machine

 i did this previously and whilst it works on the machine i installed it on the laptop gets stuck on a purple screen. i believe this is a driver issue as alt f something gets into a working terminal, does anybody know how to install all drivers on ubuntu

[Radium_Angel]

2 minutes ago, Cupar19 said:

ok so my laptop display is broken so i want to turn into into a sever

but that means i have to install the os (ubuntu) on a separate machine

 i did this previously and whilst it works on the machine i installed it on the laptop gets stuck on a purple screen. i believe this is a driver issue as alt f something gets into a working terminal, does anybody know how to install all drivers on ubuntu

Connect a cheap LCD to the laptop, install as normal.

Much easier than what you are suggesting.

[Cupar19]

Just now, Radium_Angel said:

Connect a cheap LCD to the laptop, install as normal.

Much easier than what you are suggesting.

doesnt work

as to boot from usb you have to enter the bios, which wont output to an external display, already tried

[Cupar19]

any ideas?

[Sauron]

install ubuntu server and try booting that - you should be able to reach the CLI and install the correct drivers from there, then you can install whatever DE you prefer.

[Cupar19]

3 minutes ago, Sauron said:

install ubuntu server and try booting that - you should be able to reach the CLI and install the correct drivers from there, then you can install whatever DE you prefer.

I can't because it needs internet , won' detect my Wi-Fi card and I am incapable of getting Ethernet to the location of my computer

[Sauron]

20 minutes ago, Cupar19 said:

I can't because it needs internet , won' detect my Wi-Fi card and I am incapable of getting Ethernet to the location of my computer

Then install normal Ubuntu, install your laptop's gpu driver and, if that isn't enough, uninstall gnome.

[Cupar19]

Just now, CK1968 said:

Maybe this will help

    Start your computer,
    Wait until the BIOS has finished loading, or has almost finished.
    (During this time you will probably see a logo of your computer manufacturer.)

Quickly press and hold the Shift key (or Escape key on some computers), which will bring up the GNU GRUB menu.
(If you see the Ubuntu logo, you've missed the point where you can enter the GRUB menu.)

Use the ← ↑ → ↓ keys to navigate/highlight the entry with Recovery mode or advanced options (usually the second one) press Enter to continue booting into the Recovery Menu.

from the recovery menu Select Resume normal boot & hit Enter twice.

now your'll be using the fail safe graphics drivers in a recovery session

 

Install latest kernel

 

sudo apt install xserver-xorg-hwe-16.04 xserver-xorg-input-all-hwe-16.04

 

Reboot

 

i cant access bios it wont output to external display

[Cupar19]

Just now, Cupar19 said:

i cant access bios it wont output to external display

or grub

[Cupar19]

Just now, Sauron said:

Then install normal Ubuntu, install your laptop's gpu driver and, if that isn't enough, uninstall gnome.

tried, didnt work

[Radium_Angel]

1 hour ago, Cupar19 said:

doesnt work

as to boot from usb you have to enter the bios, which wont output to an external display, already tried

I've never run across a laptop that can't instantly output video to an external monitor via a combination of key presses, usually the function key and f8/f9

What model is this laptop?